FSQS Manager

Griffith Foods; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Plan with Company Match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Parental Leave

Education Assistance

Job summary

Griffith Foods is seeking an FSQS Manager to lead a quality and sanitation team at our Lithonia, GA facility. You will implement robust food safety systems, drive continuous improvement, and report to Plant Management.

The role requires overseeing 9 quality and 15 sanitation staff and maintaining HACCP/Food Safety compliance on site. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and 5+ years in plant food safety with hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in a related field.
• At least 5+ years of plant food safety and quality experience.
• 5+ years of direct people management experience.
• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week in Lithonia, GA.
• Willingness to travel within the US up to 10% as needed for business purposes.
• US work authorization (no visa sponsorship).
• HACCP and PCQI certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of 9 quality and 15 sanitation personnel.
• Plan and oversee analysis, inspection, design, test, and integration to assure safety and quality.
• Develop plant and departmental FSQS goals aligned with US objectives.
• Review data from QC/QA activities and ensure policy compliance.
• Keep management informed of issues and improvements.
• Prepare and present technical and program information to management.
• Maintain current HACCP and Food Safety plan; lead HACCP team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Food safety

Quality assurance

Onsite commitment

Education

Bachelor's of Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related degree

Tools

HACCP

PCQI

GFSI knowledge

Job description

TITLE: FSQS Manager

LOCATION: Onsite in Lithonia, Georgia 5 days a week

COMP RANGE: $103,000 - $135,000 / year plus bonus

Griffith Foods is hiring an FSQS Manager to be responsible for assuring effective systems are implemented to provide for safe, wholesome, authentic, and quality products that meet Griffith US FSQS, customer, and regulatory requirements.

This is your opportunity to create an environment to develop and maintain a strong culture of quality and food safety plantwide and be a member of the Plant Management Team. You will lead, coach, and develop a department including 9 quality and 15 sanitation personnel.

As an FSQS Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing 4 direct reports at our Lithonia Georgia facility.
• Plans and oversees the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure food safety and quality of products, components and processes.
• Develop plant and departmental FSQS related goals and objectives consistent with US goals.
• Reviews data obtained during quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure consistency with company policies and procedures.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during quality activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.
• Prepares and presents technical and program information to the management team.
• Maintains current HACCP and Food Safety plan. Leads HACCP Team and assures all products are manufactured using a current, accurate HACCP and Food Safety Plan.

The FSQS Manager position is well suited for you if you:

• Champion employee safety, food safety and quality culture
• Builds and sustains a culture of ownership and excellence by empowering team members, developing talent through coaching, and reinforcing accountability for individual and team performance
• Responsible for hiring, discipline, performance review and overall management of Plant Quality & Sanitation staff
• Drive continuous improvement at the local level through leading of projects to include but not limited to product testing, improved technology and training
• Have strong technical expertise in food safety, sanitation, analytics, environmental monitoring, compliance, and commercialization
• Are a visible manager on the production floor who connects with hourly and salaried employees

Qualified candidates will have:

• Bachelor's of Science, Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related degree.
• At least 5+ years' experience in plant food safety and quality.
• At least 5 years' direct people management including demonstrated leadership, coaching and development.
• Willingness to be onsite 5 days a week in Lithonia, Georgia.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US up to 10% as needed for business purposes.
• Candidates must currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What will set you apart:

• HACCP and PCQI certifications
• BRC certificate maintenance
• Knowledge of Global Food Safety Initiative

This role is affiliated to the Lithonia, GA location, and candidates for this role need to reside within a commutable distance of that location and will be required to come into that location. You may be asked to travel to other locations periodically for meetings.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Health Advocacy
• Financial Planning
• Parental Leave
• Care.com
• Adoption & Surrogacy Assistance
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Safety Reimbursement
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Group Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• PTO
• Holiday's & Leaves
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity
• Home & Auto Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Long Term Care + Life Insurance & Legal Assistance
• There is also potential for a discretionary bonus, with a target of 12%. This bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan.

At Griffith Foods, you can be a member of a globally connected team that is known for true, collaborative innovation, guided by our purpose to Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish The World. We are a family-owned business, founded in 1919 and headquarters in Alsip, Illinois USA. Our product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet.

At Griffith Foods, we aim to create a regenerative future and build food systems that are sustainable and resilient for both people and the planet. A sustainable supply chain enables us to deliver high-quality products in a way that supports the growers and farming communities.

Learn more about us at https://griffithfoods.com/careers/

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